02875cam a22003733u 4500 69407 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 50042076 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Norton, Morilla Maria, 1865- Outposts of Asia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-22 Port Arthur -- Moukden -- Manchuria -- Seoul -- Japanese in Korea -- Tokyo and its mayor -- Japanese railways -- Madame Shimoda -- Peeress' School -- Kaneko -- Exposition notes -- Baron Takahashi -- Tokyo Observatory -- Government Steel Foundry -- Japan in November -- Manila and the Philippines. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Outposts of Asia" by Morilla Maria Norton is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. In this book, the author recounts her journeys through Manchuria, Korea, and Japan, offering insights into the culture, landscapes, and historical significance of these regions during a period marked by political and social changes. The narrative is rich with observations of local customs, people, and notable figures, making it an engaging exploration of Asian life through the eyes of a Western traveler. The opening of "Outposts of Asia" sets the stage for a detailed and thoughtful exploration of Norton's experiences as she travels through various parts of East Asia. She begins her journey in Port Arthur, vividly describing its dramatic landscape and historical significance as a fortress during conflicts between Russia and Japan. The narrative captures her reflections on the backdrop of war, the ruins left in its wake, and the resilience of both nature and humanity. Norton’s prose blends a sense of awe for the beauty of the places she visits with poignant observations on their historical contexts, allowing readers to experience the complexity of the regions and their people through her eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philippines: The Magnet Publishing Co., 1909 Japan -- Description and travel Philippines -- Description and travel Korea -- Description and travel Manchuria (China) -- Description and travel https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo1.ark:/13960/t4vh63z78&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69407 110195 110195